Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 7:00 ET, the 14th ranked Washington Wizards will host the 10th ranked Golden State Warriors at Capital One Arena. The Warriors are favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 243.
Golden State enters the game with a record of 29-27 and is 5th in the Pacific Division. Washington is 9-48 and has lost 11 straight games. NBCS will have the TV coverage for this non-conference matchup.
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Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Washington and Golden State, the Warriors have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 10 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Golden State is averaging 130 points compared to Washington at 120.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 127 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Washington has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 131. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-5 while going 3-2.
- The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 8-2.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State is favored by 10.5 points today, and they have a record of 23-12 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 16-19 against the spread, and their average scoring margin in these games is +4.1 points per game.
On the road, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of +4.2 points per game. They are 13-12 straight up on the road and 17-8 ATS. Their ATS win streak on the road is at five games.
The Warriors’ O/U record for the season is 29-26-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 243, and their games have averaged 236.6 points per game.
In their last game, the Warriors lost to the Nuggets by a score of 119-103. The O/U line for that game was 232.5, and Golden State was favored by 2 points. This dropped their record to 29-27, putting them in 10th place in the Western Conference.
Against the Western Conference, the Warriors are 16-21 and 5-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, they are 13-12 compared to 16-15 at home.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, ranking 6th in scoring at 119.2 points per game. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 3rd in the league in both makes and attempts, hitting 37% of their shots from deep.
On the road, the Warriors are averaging 121.2 points per game, which is the best mark in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in 60.7% of their games.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, Golden State is 19th in attempts and 18th in makes. Overall, they are 9th in pace at 100.1 possessions per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Warriors’ defense is giving up an average of 117.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Warriors are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 27th in rejections, averaging 4.2 blocked shots each game.
Washington’s ATS record is 27-29 for the season, including a 19-11 record on the road. As the underdog, they have covered the spread in their last 11 games.
The Wizards’ O/U record for the season is 27-30, and their games have averaged 238.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 243 is higher than 40 of their previous games.
In their last game, the Wizards lost to the Cavaliers by a score of 114-105. Washington covered the spread as 13.5-point underdogs, and the O/U line for the game was 235.
Washington is currently 14th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 9-48. In the Southeast Division, they are in 5th place. As the underdog, the Wizards have a record of 9-45.
At home, the Wizards are averaging 113.9 points per game, which is 21st in the league. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 114.4 points per game. They have outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.4% of their games.
Washington leads the NBA in pace at 102.7 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 20th in the league at 47%. From three-point range, the Wizards are shooting 34% (28th).
When it comes to two-point shooting, the Wizards are 16th in the league at 54%. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the NBA with an average of 28 per game.
Facing Golden State, the Wizards aims for a better defensive performance, given their current average of 124.2 points allowed per game (30th). Inside the arc, the Wizards defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.6% and 36.6% from three-point territory.
Our prediction for this game is that the Warriors will come out on top with a projected score of 137-100.
Washington Wizards vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -10.5
- Our NBA model projects 237 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Landry Shamet – Neck – Questionable
- Deni Avdija – Heel – Questionable
- Corey Kispert – Illness – Questionable
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Bilal Coulibaly – Pelvis – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Gui Santos – Knee – Out
